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Niebler Family History

Niebler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Liebler, Giebler, Nieboer, Kiebler, Siebler, Bieler, Kuebler, Bieber

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Where is the Niebler family from?

You can see how Niebler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niebler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Niebler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Niebler family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Niebler's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Niebler families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niebler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niebler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niebler. 100% of Niebler men worked as a Plumber.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    100%

What Niebler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Niebler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niebler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 148 immigration records available for the last name Niebler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Niebler. For the veterans among your Niebler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niebler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Niebler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Niebler in 1963 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niebler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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